02.01.2026

New models for ACE

Indian crane and aerial lift manufacturer ACE launched several new and upgraded products at Excon in Bengaluru/Bangalore last month, including Pick & carry cranes, aerial work platforms, tower cranes and telehandlers.

We have not seen the full specification sheets yet for all of the new models, but they include the 23 tonne 'Next Generation' NX 230 fixed chassis pick & carry crane featuring a choice of three section 10 metre or four section 17.5 metre slotted booms for maximum tip heights of 11.6 and 18.5 metres. Front jacks are standard, while power comes from a Volvo Stage IV diesel.

The 15 tonne F 150 pick & carry crane has been upgraded to the FC150 with a new clutchless transmission for smoother travel, a lower and more precise creep speed while reducing mechanical wear.

The 25 tonne 'F250 Ultra' pick & carry crane is an upgrade of the current F250 is equipped with new in-house load sensing and safety systems including: Safe Crane Operation System (SCOS), Advanced Load Sensing System (ALSS), and Remote Articulation Stability (RAS), which between them manage load, speed, and stability, aiming to reduce operator error while improving safety.

The AP25T is a new 25 metre, 3.5 tonne articulated truck mounted lift with a maximum platform capacity of 300kg aimed at both rental and institutional/utility applications.

The FT 6040 is a flat top tower crane with a 60 metre jib featuring modular components, lightweight materials, and digital monitoring for stability and load management.
The 20ft, 32ft and 40ft ASL 08, 12, and 14 slab electric scissor lifts are available with AGM or lithium-ion batteries aimed, initially, at the Indian construction market.

Finally, the new AT30 11.5 metre /3,000kg telehandler is available with a range of attachments, including a bucket, man basket, and lifting hook.

ACE director Sorab Agarwal said: “Innovation, value and trust are the pillars on which ACE has built its leadership. The equipment unveiled this year is a reflection of our engineering capability and our deep understanding of what India’s project sites truly need. These machines offer higher productivity, enhanced safety and more intuitive operation, while ensuring reduced total cost of ownership for our customers."